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Our Next Classes:
Please call (303) 730-6042 to register.
BASIC MANNERS/PUPPY KINDERGARTEN/OBEDIENCE:
This introductory class is for puppies and other dogs with no training background. It provides
a means for puppy socialization/puppy training and training for these dogs in a controlled, friendly, safe
environment.
7 Weeks.
Session #1 is 2 hours with no dogs to educate the owner; all remaining sessions are 1 hour
At the end of each class, we provided FREE puppy socialization time!
Your dog will learn:
- Calming techniques.
- Socialization
- Wait - to prevent bolting from front doors, cars, yard, etc.
- Sit to be petted - to eliminate jumping
- Eliminate biting, chewing - all behaviors will be addressed.
- Walking nicely on a leash.
- Come when called.
- Sit-stay.
- Down-stay.
INTERMEDIATE/OBEDIENCE II:
For dogs who have completed the Basic Manners Course
6 Weeks
1-hour Sessions
Receive 2 FREE 20 minute phone consultations (behavior or training) when you continue your education
in our Intermediate Class (a $75 value!!).
Your dog will learn:
- Out of sight sit-stays and down-stays (owner can leave the room)
- Down-stays that can last 20 minutes to 1 hour
- Leave it (turn their head away or come away from something)
- Targeting (ring bells to go outside)
- Coming when called in open space (outdoors)
- Walking without a leash
- Stand-stay for grooming
- Got to bed (send dog across the room to his bed and the dog stays as long as the owner wants)
ADVANCED (includes hiking skills)*:
For dogs who have completed Basic Manners and Intermediate Courses
6 Weeks
1-hour Sessions
Your dog will learn:
- Hand signals without voice commands
- Move, don't step over your dog
- Heel in Place (get in heel position)
- Off Leash Skills
- Back (back away from you, doorways, etc.)
- AKC Canine Good Citizenship will also be taught and tested. Your Canine Good
Citizenship title will be given at this time if requested by owner
This class will give your dog the skills to walk, hike trails or jog ON or OFF leash.
We will also master the dog coming every time off-leash.
Learn how to reward check-in's, how to keep the dog close by, safety issues encountered off leash, dog
etiquette on the trail, how to handle difficult situations. All of this will help you to
enjoy & have fun with your dog in the Colorado outdoors without worry.
*At the conclusion of this class, a field trip will be offered for a nominal fee. This places you in a real-life
environment where can implement your newly-learned skills while having your instructor available to help refine
your techniques.
AGILITY CLASSES:
Dogs must have complete The Basic Manners and Intermediate Courses
4 Weeks
1-hour Sessions
This is an entry-level agility class. We will learn all of the obstacles including tunnel,
tire, dog walk, table jumps, etc. FUN, FUN, FUN!
AKC CANINE GOOD CITIZEN® (CGC) TESTING:
A Wagging Success offers CGC testing as demand necessitates.
What is CGC?
The AKC Canine Good Citizen (CGC) is a certification program that is designed to reward dogs who have good manners at home and in the
community. The Canine Good Citizen Program is a two-part program that stresses responsible pet ownership for owners and basic good
manners for dogs. All dogs who pass the 10-step CGC test may receive a certificate from the American Kennel Club.
For more information on what the testing entails, please visit CGC Testing
on the AKC website.
Group classes are held at the Canine Rehabilitation and Conditioning Group (CRCG)
located at 3760 S. Lipan St., Englewood, CO 80110 (Broadway and Hampden), (303) 762-SWIM or
(303) 762-7946.
CGC testing location will be listed on this site as class dates are posted.
Classes are held Monday nights at 6:30pm; Tuesday nights at 7:00pm; Wednesday night at 6:30pm and
Thursday night at 7:00pm. Please call A Wagging Success at (303) 730-6042
for the date of the next class you would like to join.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
Educational Series:
Appearing on Fox 31 News with SkyFox Pilot Rob Marshall
Weekly - Tuesday morning's at 7:40am
Join Vicky on Fox 31 News as she and SkyFox Pilot Rob Marshall team up to train
"Deuce", Rob's new co-pilot! Deuce, an 8-week old Golden Retriever, joins the Fox 31
News team as Denver's only flying puppy.
Tune in weekly, every Tuesday morning at 7:40am, to watch and learn as the training progresses.
Vicky's class - In Action!
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